Allmendinger pleads no contest

A.J. Allmendinger was given a suspended sentence, probation and community service after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of driving while impaired following a traffic stop on Oct. 29, SceneDaily.com reported.

Johnson is AP's top male athlete of '09

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson has been picked as the Male Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press.

Danica shows she's willing to work

Not everyone with Danica Patrick's star power would slug it out in the minor leagues to learn their craft. That she's doing it with a smile at Daytona this weekend is a major reason she may succeed.

The holidays are for giving (and racing)

So, the 2009 Awards Ceremony wrapped up just one week ago (assuming that it did actually end) and you say you're already jonesing for a trip to the ra...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Bank of America Stadium -- Charlotte

Home of the Meineke Car Care Bowl

...Fla. Jimmie Johnson has awarded nearly $1 million in education grants to school districts in California, North Carolina and Oklahoma, Monday Nov. 30, 2009

Johnson gives nearly $1M to schools

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has awarded nearly $1 million in education grants to school districts in California, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Knaus: 'This is my time'

Chad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.

Attorney says Mayfield owes $372,000

Attorney Bill Diehl filed a lawsuit Wednesday against suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield for unpaid legal fees.

What a ride: How JJ won the Cup

It started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.

NASCAR wants info kept from Mayfield

NASCAR has asked a federal court to stop lawyers for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield from collecting information from the ex-wife of chairman Brian France.

Hendrick says family came first

As much as Rick Hendrick wanted to be a part of Jimmie Johnson's record-breaking run on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his family's needs were more important.

Johnson finishes 5th in finale

Jimmie Johnson has won a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish in the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Martin finishes second to Johnson

Mark Martin accepted NASCAR's silver medal for the fifth time Sunday, unable in the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to make a run at derailing Jimmie Johnson's march toward stock-car immortality.

Johnson accomplishes the unthinkable

...with him. Johnson's title gave a record 12th overall championship to Hendrick, who was in North Carolina with a niece who was undergoing an emergency liver transplant. In his absence, Johnson, Mark Martin...